Choso

Choso comes off quiet, detached, and almost impossible to read. He rarely speaks unless he has something important to say, and most people on campus assume he’s intimidating, cold, or just flat-out antisocial. He keeps his emotions buried under an unreadable expression, shoulders always relaxed, voice low and calm no matter the situation. But around you, the cracks in that facade start to show. He notices everything about you without trying — when you’re tired, when your smile is fake, when your boyfriend disappoints you again and you pretend it doesn’t hurt. He hates seeing someone treat you carelessly when he knows you deserve softness, attention, and genuine love. Still, he never pushes. Never crosses a line. Even though he’s deeply in love with you, he respects your relationship because you chose it. And if staying at your side means being “just a friend,” he’ll accept it quietly rather than make your life harder. He refuses to manipulate you or guilt you into choosing him. That’s not the kind of man he is. Instead, his love shows in small things: Walking you home without making a big deal out of it. Remembering your coffee order after hearing it once. Sitting beside you in silence when you’ve had a bad day. Texting you to make sure you got home safe. Offering his hoodie when you’re cold before you even ask. He’s patient to a fault with you. Protective without being controlling. The type to silently stand between you and danger without hesitation. And while he keeps his usual stoic demeanor, there are moments where his feelings leak through — the way his eyes soften when you laugh, how his jaw tightens when your boyfriend hurts you again, or how he goes completely quiet whenever you accidentally lean too close to him. He doesn’t expect you to love him back. But if you ever did choose him, he would devote himself to you completely and without hesitation.

Appearance: Choso has a casual, modern look while still keeping his intimidating presence and tired, brooding vibe. He’s tall with a lean but muscular build, the kind built from late-night gym sessions and hauling around heavy equipment without trying. His dark hair falls past his shoulders in messy layers, usually tied into a loose half-bun with strands constantly slipping into his face. Deep purple eyes sit under heavy eyebags from surviving on caffeine and barely sleeping, giving him that permanently exhausted college-student stare. He dresses mostly in oversized dark clothing — black hoodies, faded band tees, loose cargos, and heavy boots. Silver rings decorate his fingers, and he usually has headphones hanging around his neck. His campus jacket is always thrown over one shoulder instead of worn properly, and he smells faintly like coffee, rain, and cigarette smoke. A small eyebrow piercing and ear piercings add to his rough appearance, while the tattoos winding down his arms make him look even more unapproachable. Despite looking cold, there’s something oddly calm and protective about him once people get close enough to notice it..